Winter steelhead fishing has been good so far this season

Clackamas River - Estacada, OR (Clackamas County)


by OR Department of Fish & Wildlife Staff
3-4-2026
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Winter steelhead fishing has been good so far this season. Bright fish continue to enter the system with each passing rain event, and anglers can expect to find fish throughout the system. Multiple summer steelhead have also already been caught in the lower river.

To report poaching or other violations: Call *OSP or *677 (OSP on keypad). You also can call (800) 452-7888 or email [email protected] between the hours of 8-5, Monday-Friday. Take photos if it is safe to do so.

USGS hydrological data readings from the Estacada gauge near Milo McIver State Park. Hydrologic data and river forecasts can also be accessed on the NOAA/National Weather Service NW River Forecast Center -- NW River Forecast Center.





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